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Secluded on a pristine private island in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort has reopened following an extensive refurbishment. The 12-villa, adults-only African island hideaway now features refreshed décor, luxury villa upgrades and new signature experiences, including a Robinson Crusoe-style star bed for the ultimate romantic escape.

The Westin Kuala Lumpur today announced that it will host Southeast Asia’s first Westin Wellness Escapes from 9 to 10 April 2016 curated by celebrated regional television personality, wellness author and speaker, Jojo Struys.

Samsung brings the freshness of morning market to your home! Every Malaysian dreams of serving food just as fresh as from the morning market to their family every day. However, due to the hustle and bustle of today’s lifestyle, sometimes there is simply no time to make daily trips to the market.

Travelers to Thailand no longer need to pack bulky cameras because paradise just got a technology upgrade. Guests at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas can forget the battery packs and memory sticks at home and instead avail of the resorts in-house Go-Pro cameras to create and edit memorable experiences as part of their stay.

Treat yourself and your friends to a afternoon tea in KL. Enjoy sweets, savouries and a great selection of teas. Pair your favourite sip with scones, assortment of sandwiches, desserts and more on the buffet table. With its cosy and charming settings, Pavilions Lounge is an ideal venue for get-togethers to enjoy an afternoon tea delight. Featuring a wide selection of premium TWGTM Teas and freshly brewed coffees, indulge in your perfect afternoon tea accompanied by an array of heavenly and divine pastries.

Perched 2,000 metres above sea level on the curving rim of a great canyon, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort will welcome the world’s most discerning luxury travellers from July 2016. Guests will hover over an extreme landscape of rugged beauty while they discover a cultured treasury of authentic indulgences and immersions in the destination’s rich heritage. Upon its launch, the resort will be the highest luxury hotel in the Middle East and amongst the highest in the world.

After four days of fun festivities, the 14th annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament came to a close on Sunday 13th March, coinciding with Thailand’s National Elephant Day. Ten teams with players from around the world, including Miss Thailand, the New Zealand All Blacks rugby players and professional polo players created many memorable on (and off) pitch moments.

Come April 16 and 17, local and overseas rugby fans attending the 2016 HSBC World Rugby Singapore Sevens can rock to great dance music including an exclusive set by superstar DJ Pete Tong on Saturday night and savour hard hitting rucks and spectacular tries all weekend at the Singapore National Stadium; while have a rumbling good time at the family-friendly carnival around the Singapore Sports Hub.

Lemon Garden Cafe at the Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is offering a delectable Easter Sunday lunch buffet on 27 March, from 12noon to 3pm. It is a wide-ranging spread in this international lunch buffet, from western to Asian dishes. They include Duck Leg Comfit with Citrus Caramel, Grilled Giant Squid with Chermoula and Risotto Milanese with Prawns, among others. There is a carving station with Roast Greek Style Lamb Leg, and a cooking station where diners can have fish and prawn cakes with green mango salad.

Situated in the heart of Bangsar, Smirk Café recently opened its doors to the public and it exudes a homey vibe you never knew you needed. On top of their nostalgic décor and carefully selected variety of dishes, owner Elizabeth David brings her own touch of an eclectic personality to the brand with little trinkets like a phonograph, a huge lip-shaped sofa, and tonnes more.

Sizzle is a newly opened restaurant in Plaza 333, offering both local and western cuisine. Their signature dish include the Nasi Lalap, Sambal Udang and Beef Rendang served on a piping hot sizzling plate.

2,645 Participants Breaks Malaysia Book of Records and Powerman’s International Participation Record. After an intense race, Thomas Bruins completed the race in 2:35:53 to be crowned the winner of the Powerman Asia Duathlon Championships – Malaysia 2016. This was followed by Filipino John Leerams Chicano, 2:39:19 and Frenchman Gael Le Bellec, 2:40:42 as the first and second runner up respectively. United Kingdom’s Emma Pooley came in first in the female elite category with a total completion time of 2:57:27, followed by Airi Sawada, Japan, and Mirasol Abad, The Philippines, who have completed the race in 3:13:40 and 3:15:40 respectively.

Rugby fans can expect to rock the night away to globally renowned DJ- producer Pete Tong after the final whistle on day one of the HSBC World Rugby Singapore Sevens. With thousands of supporters expected to dress up in colourful costumes to attend Southeast Asia’s biggest rugby celebration, the National Stadium will be filled with a carnival party atmosphere all weekend (April 16 and 17) with plenty of singing and dancing in the stands. In between hard-hitting rucks and sensational tries from 16 of the world’s top rugby nations, the in-stadium entertainment will drop party anthems and the hottest hits to keep everyone on their feet.

At Anantara Phuket Layan Resort, couples planning a paradise island wedding can say “I do” in a Thai or western ceremony, on a tropical beach or in an iconic cliff-side chapel, with a choice of four specially tailored wedding packages.

Collaboration with Japan’s teamLab will open a new world of imaginative play in Singapore. Come 12 March, ArtScience Museum will unveil its first- ever permanent exhibition to the public – a futuristic world of high-tech artworks and interactive digital experiences.

SUTERA HARBOUR MARINA & COUNTRY CLUB: Indulge in one of the great luxurious gastronomic delights of Malaysian-Indian Cuisine at Spice Island where spices used are the heart and soul in every dish. The spices are freshly grounded and added in many different combinations, giving each dish a unique and distinct taste.